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Leaving Shadows

Leaving Shadows  

A falling leaf
casts a much
darker shadow
than the
shade tree
from which
it fell

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Elizabeth Kinch

March 28, 2017 at 1:28 AM

Deep, thoughtful and sad. I really love this Chris it is going in my favourites. Definitely a seven.

Chris Green

March 28, 2017 at 8:18 AM

Thank you so much Elizabeth. I am happy you liked this one

Lisa Ricci

March 27, 2017 at 5:24 PM

-- Smile --

Lisa Ricci

March 27, 2017 at 5:13 PM

Hello Chris. Yes it does for what the single leaf symbolizes and the meaning of the falling leaf. This very much constitutes loss. This entry is quiet gentle and reflective. Hope all is ok. Have a good night.

Chris Green

March 27, 2017 at 5:21 PM

Oh, I forgot to say thank you for your wonderful comment.

Chris Green

March 27, 2017 at 5:20 PM

Hi Lisa, yep, everything is ok. Just writing a little darkness. When one falls to a darker path, the "tree" it fell from will feel the loss much more deeply.

Charmaine Chircop

March 27, 2017 at 5:11 PM

The shade of a tree somehow gives comfort,but shadow of a falling leaf..leaves the tree more bare..Somehow that shadow of a fallen leaf represents darkness and loss.I love this Chris.

Chris Green

March 27, 2017 at 5:17 PM

Thanks so very much my sweet friend. It does represent darkness and loss. This little piece can pertain to many different situations. All of them sad it seems. I appreciate your wonderful comments.

Frederic Parker

March 27, 2017 at 3:46 PM

A deep thought my friend, one I will remember

Chris Green

March 27, 2017 at 4:53 PM

Thanks so very much Frederic

Charlie Smith

March 27, 2017 at 3:39 PM

I like the analogy, baring a gust of wind...

Chris Green

March 27, 2017 at 4:53 PM

Thanks Charlie, yeah, the wind change everything. :)

Eve Roper

March 27, 2017 at 3:36 PM

Interesting concept but true~*

Chris Green

March 27, 2017 at 4:52 PM

Thanks so much for stopping by Eve.

Nette Onclaud

March 27, 2017 at 3:21 PM

intriguing poem though it is true... wise , chant-like work from you, chris,,huggs

Chris Green

March 27, 2017 at 4:52 PM

Thanks so much Nette...yep, I can get a little chanty at times. : )

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart

March 27, 2017 at 3:10 PM

Ooh! Potent little write, my favourite! 7 xomo

Chris Green

March 27, 2017 at 3:19 PM

Thanks so much Maureen. I am thrilled you liked this one so much.

Tim Smith

March 27, 2017 at 3:05 PM

I say that is somewhat true as it is closer to the ground but what if it falls into the shade tree's shadow then a shadow will not be cast....hmmm...interesting

Tim Smith

March 27, 2017 at 3:27 PM

Yes, I do see that...it is a good analogy

Chris Green

March 27, 2017 at 3:19 PM

Well, it's not really about leaves and shadows and trees so much, but you are right about that. Thanks so much Tim.